GALIA COUNTY OHIO - Civil War Pension: Edward T. McMILLIN (1891)
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MCMILLIN, Edward
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SUBJECT: McMILLIN, Edward T.
SUBMITTER: Mary Hill
EMAIL: mkhill@ameritech.net
DATE: Mar 12, 2000
SURNAMES: BROWN, CLARK, GUTHRIE, HANSON, JENKINS, JOHNSTON, KELLER,
KNOPP, MCMILLIN, PARKER, REYNOLDS, ROUSH, SMITH
PENSION FILE FOR EDWARD T. MCMILLIN
Transcribed by Mary K. Hill, Ph.D., 3/12/2000
Note: The grammar and spelling have been copied directly from the
papers. The only changes were to capitalize any surnames mentioned
in the file and exclude the legal oaths recorded at the bottom of
each sworn statement.
Surnames listed these documents: BROWN, CLARK, GUTHRIE, HANSON, JENKINS,
JOHNSTON, KELLER, KNOPP, MCMILLIN, PARKER, REYNOLDS, ROUSH, SMITH
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DECLARATION FOR INVALID PENSION
State of Ohio, County of Gallia:
On this 7 day of March, A.D. 1891 personally appeared before me, a
________ [line left blank] within and for the county and State aforesaid
Edward T. MCMILLIN aged 55 years, a resident of the town of Cheshire,
county of Gallia, State of Ohio, who, being duly sworn according to
law, declares that he is the identical Edward T. MCMILLIN who was
enrolled on the 2d day of October, 1862 in Capt. Charles W. SMITH's
Trumbull Guards Ohio Infantry in the service of the United
States in the War of the Rebellion, and served at least ninety days,
and was honorably discharged at Gallipolis Ohio, on the 1st day of
July, 1865. That he is _____ [line left blank] unable to earn a support
by manual labor by reason of Piles, Catarrh of head and deafness of
left ear.
That said disabilities are not due to his vicious habits, and are
to the best of his knowledge and belief permanent; that he has not
applied for pension. That he makes this declaration for the purpose
of being placed on the pension-roll of the United States under the
provision of the Act of June 27, 1890.
He hereby appoints, with full power of substitution and revocation
Hollis C. JOHNSTON of Gallipolis State of Ohio, his true and lawful
attorney to prosecute his claim, and to receive therefor a fee of
ten dollars; that his post-office address is Cheshire county of Gallia,
State of Ohio.
Signed: Edward T. MCMILLIN
Attest: (2 witnesses who can write)
E. W. PARKER, residing at Gallipolis, Ohio
& S. R. MCMILLIN, residing at Vinton Ohio.
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GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ohio, County of Gallia:
In the matter of Pension Claim No 1,011,133 of E. T. MCMILLIN
Charles W. SMITH's Trumbull Guards O.I.
On this 17th day of August A.D. 1891; personally appeared before me
a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County duly authorized to
administer oaths.
E.T. MCMILLIN of Cheshire in the county of Gallia and State of Ohio
well known to me to be reputable and entitled to credit, and who,
being duly sworn, declared in relation to aforesaid case as follows:
I have not been in the military or naval service of the United States
since July 1, 1865 and my only service was in Charles W. SMITH's
Trumbull Guards Ohio Infantry.
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August 10, 1891
Bureau of Pensions,
Military Service:
NAME: Edward T. MCMILLIN
It is alleged that the above-named man enlisted Oct. 2, 1862 and served
as a Pvt in Co. Trumball Guards Ohio Inf. (Capt. Chas. H. Smiths)
and was discharged at Gallipolis, Ohio on July 1, 1865.
Commissioner.
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August 12, 1891
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions:
The rolls show that Edward T. MCMILLIN mentioned in the preceeding
indorsement, was enrolled Oct 1, 1862 and dc July 1, 1865.
By authority of the Secretary of War: Major F.C. Ai_____, Surgeon,
U.S. Army
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Original Pension Application
August 26, 1891
Name & Rank: E. T. MCMILLIN, Pvt.
Company: Trumball Gds, Gallipolis, Ohio.
Claimant's post-office address: Cheshire, Ohio
We hereby certify that in compliance with the requirements of the
law we have carefully examined this applicant, who states that he
is suffering from the following disability, incurred in the service,
viz: Piles catarrh & deafness of left ear.
He makes the following statement upon which he bases his claim for
original [pension]:
That at times he has Piles continually and that at times they course
down. Also that he has pain in region of frontal sinus and discharge
from the nose and that he is entirely deaf in the left ear.
Upon examination we find the following objective conditions:
Pulse rate: 72; Respiration: 18; Temperature: N [normal]; Height:
5 feet, 8 inches; Weight: 170 pounds; Age: 54 years.
The rectum is congested and hemorrhoidal, vessels engorged with 2
_____ (illegible) Piles one half inch in diameter but not ulcerated.
The anterior and posterior areas are congested of the throat. The
membrane Tympani of Left ear is gone and he is totally deaf in that
ear. Right normal in appearance and hearing normal in that ear. No
other disability found.
He is entitled to a 2/18 rating for the disability caused by piles,
4/18 for that caused by catarrh, and 10/18 for that caused by total
deafness of left ear
signed: James JOHNSTON, President
W. PARKER, Secretary
James T. HANSON, Treasurer
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GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
State of Ohio, County of Gallia
In the matter of Pension claim of Edward T. McMillin No. 945884 Private
Independent Trumball Guards Ohio Vols. On this first day of February,
A.D., 1895, personally appeared before me, a Notary Public in and
for the aforesaid County, duly authorized to administer oaths, George
H. BROWN aged 65 years, a resident of Cheshire in the County of Gallia
and State of Ohio well known to me to be reputable and entitled to
credit, who being duly sworn declared in relation tot he aforesaid
case as follows:
that he has known the claimant thirty five years and has lived within
one half mile of him for the last ten years and have seen claimant
on an average time a each week and know that he has suffered from
catarrh of the head and throat, kidney trouble, rheumatism and complained
of piles and deafness of the left ear and a general breaking down
as to physical ability to do manual labor one third of the time if
even that.
The affiant George W. BROWN dictated this affidavit.
Signed by: George W. BROWN
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
Washington, D.C., January 15, 1898
SIR:
In forwarding to the pension agent the executed voucher for your next
quarterly payment please favor me by returning this circular to him
with replies to the questions enumerated below.
Very respectfully,
? GRANT, Commissioner
FIRST: Are you married? If so, please state your wife's full name
and her maiden name.
ANSWER. Yes. Caroline KNOPP Caroline McMillin
SECOND. When, where, and by whom were you married?
ANSWER. 1862 W. S. JENKINS, Esq.
THIRD. What record of marriage exists?
ANSWER. has record
FOURTH. Were you previously married? If so, please state the name
of your former wife and the date and place of her death or divorce.
ANSWER. No.
FIFTH. Have you any children living? If so, please state their names
and the dates of their birth.
ANSWER. Two Rubin in 1866. Samuel in 1868
Signed by: Edward T. MCMILLIN
Date of Reply: June 4th, 1898
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April 23, 1907
Respectfully returned to the Commissioner of Pensions, with the information
that in the case of Edward T. MCMILLIN Indpt. Co. Trumball Guards
Ohio Inf. the records show the following:
Age 26, height 5 feet 8-1/2 inches,
complexion: light
eyes: blue, hair: light
place of birth: Gallia, Ohio
occupation: farmer
enrolled: October 1, 1862
and mustered out with company July 1, 1865
as: private
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Cheshire, Ohio, March 10th, 1913,
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington DC,
Dear Sir,
On the 31st of May 1912 I made application for pension under act,
May 11th 1912, and have not heard from it since.
I would be glad to hear from you at once, Pension Certificate No.
225,340. Trumballs Guards Ohio Inft.
Signed: Edward T. MCMILLIN
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Washington, D.C., January 2, 1915
SIR: Please answer, at your earliest convenience, the questions enumerated
below. The information is requested for future use, and it may be
of great value to your widow or children. Use the inclosed envelope,
which requires no stamp.
Very respectfully,
G. M. Sal_____, Commissioner.
Edward T. MCMILLIN
Cheshire, Ohio
No. 1. Date and place of birth?
ANSWER: Cheshire, Gallia Co Ohio
The name of organizations in which you served?
ANSWER: Trumball Guards
No. 2. What was your post office at enlistment?
ANSWER: Cheshire
No. 3. State your wife's full name and her maiden name.
ANSWER: Sarah Caroline KNOPP
No. 4. When, where, and by whom were you married?
ANSWER: 1862 Cheshire by William JENKINS, J.P.
No. 5. Is there any official or church record of your marriage?
ANSWER: No
No. 6. Were you previously married?
ANSWER: No
No. 7. If your present wife was married before her marriage to you,
state the name of her former husband, etc... (edited out long paragraph).
ANSWER: never married before
No. 8. Are you now living with your wife, or has there been a separation?
ANSWER: yes, always lived with her. no separation.
No. 9. State the names and dates of birth of all your children, living
or dead.
ANSWER: Katherine MCMILLIN born Oct The first 1863 dead
Rubin MCMILLIN born 20 of may 1866. dead.
Samuel MCMILLIN born 20 of september 1868 living
DATED: March 18, 1915
SIGNED: Edward T. MCMILLIN
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DECLARATION FOR PENSION
State of Ohio, County of Gallia, SS:
On this 14th day of August, 1922, before me, the undersigned, personally
appeared Edward T. MCMILLEN , who makes the following declaration
for pension under the provisions of the act of Congress approved May
1, 1920.
That he is 86 years of age; that he was born August 19th 1836 at Vinton,
Ohio. Gallia County.
That he is the identical Edward T. MCMILLEN, who enlisted October
2nd 1862, at Gallipolis, Ohio, under the name of Edward T. MCMILLEN,
IN Trumball Guards, Ohio Inf., and was honorably discharged July 1st,
1865, at Gallipolis, Ohio, having served the United States, in the
Civil War.
That he also served no other service.
That otherwise than herein stated he was not employed in the United
States Military or Naval service.
That his personal description at time of first enlistment was as follows:
Height 5 feet 8-1/2 inches; complexion light; color of eyes Blue;
color of hair light; that his occupation was Farmer.
That since leaving the service he has resided at Gallia County, Ohio.
and his occupation has been Farmer.
That he requires the regular personal aid and attendance of another
person on account of the following disabilities: Stiffened joints,
bad heart action, swollen joints and bad mind.
That he is a new pensioner under Certificate No. 745,884.
Signed by: Ted KELLER, Witness, Gallipolis, Ohio
Ethel F. CLARK, Witness, Gallipolis, Ohio
Edward T. MCMILLIN, Cheshire, Ohio. Gallia County.
J.S. CLARK, Probate Judge, Gallipolis, Ohio.
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GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF GALLIA, SS:
In the matter of Edward T. McMillin Private Independent Trumball Guards
Ohio Vol Inft. on this 15th day of August A.D. 1922, personally appeared
before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized
to administer oaths, David REYNOLDS aged 84 years, a resident of Cheshire
in the County of Gallia and State of Ohio P.O. Address Cheshire Ohio
and well known to me to be reputed and entitled to credit, and who
being duly sworn, declared in relation to the aforesaid case as follows:--
They are near neighbors of the above named claimant and can say he
requires the aid of another person in dressing and attending calls
of nature. He is very nervous and weak, and has to be cared for. He
has heart attacks and gets very short of breath. He is very stiff
in all joints. He has no one to care for him only a niece and has
to be aided constantly.
Signed by: David REYNOLDS
Signed by: M. L. GUTHRIE, Notary Public
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GENERAL AFFIDAVIT
STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF GALLIA, SS:
In the matter of Edward T. McMillin Private Independent Trumball Guards
Ohio Vol Inft. on this 15th day of August A.D. 1922, personally appeared
before me a Notary Public in and for the aforesaid County, duly authorized
to administer oaths, Joseph W. ROUSH aged 80 years, a resident of
Cheshire in the County of Gallia and State of Ohio P.O. Address Cheshire
Ohio and well known to me to be reputed and entitled to credit, and
who being duly sworn, declared in relation to the aforesaid case as
follows:--
They are near neighbors of the above named claimant and can say he
is in almost helpless condition and that he requires the aid of another
person in dressing and undressing and that he is very nervous and
forgetful, very easily fatigued and worried and requires some one
to look after him. His heart is very bad. He is very stiff and clumsy,
I am of the opinion he requires the aid of another person.
Signed by: Joseph W. ROUSH
Signed by: M. L. GUTHRIE, Notary Public
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DROP REPORT - PENSIONER
Edward T. MCMILLIN
October 10, 1923
The name of the above-described pensioner who was last paid at the
rate of $72 per month to September 4, 1923, has this day been dropped
from the roll because of death.
Dated: September 24, 1923
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